me gusta tu piel
/me ɡusta tu pjel/from spelling rules
To say "I like your skin" in Spanish, use me gusta tu piel.
You might use Me encanta tu piel. to say "I love your skin" in an informal setting, or Qué bonita piel tienes. to say "You have such beautiful skin."
Which one should you use?
Using su instead of tu changes the phrase from the informal "your" to the formal "your", which is used when addressing someone with respect or distance.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the word cutis to refer to the skin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb gustar, which literally translates to "your skin is pleasing to me" rather than "I like your skin".
Did you know?
- The term piel de gallina is the Spanish equivalent of 'goosebumps'. It literally translates to 'chicken skin'.
- The word piel is a cognate of the English word 'pelt'. Both descend from the Latin pellis, which originally referred to a skin or hide that had been removed from an animal.
- The word piel can also be used to describe the 'skin' or 'peel' of a fruit, showing the word's versatility across living things.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu cara, tienes una piel increíble.I love your face, you have incredible skin.
- Me gusta tu piel.I like your skin.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about skincare.
- MaríaMe gusta tu piel, ¿qué crema usas?I like your skin, what cream do you use?
- JavierGracias, María. Uso una crema hidratante.Thanks, María. I use a moisturizing cream.
- MaríaSe nota que funciona muy bien.You can tell it works very well.
- JavierMe alegra que te guste.I am glad you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, piel, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
